OBITUARIES
West Virginia Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Danville, Hamlin and West Hamlin areas
Karl Edward Gent
Apr 4, 2024
Karl Edward Gent, 82, of Foster, WV, formerly of Barrett, WV, went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2024, following a short illness, with his family by his side.
Karl Ed was born November 16, 1941, in Logan County, WV. He was the son of the late Karl Phillip and Wilda Gent. He was preceded in death by...
June Ellen Gurski
Apr 3, 2024
June Ellen Gurski, 75, of Peytona, WV passed away April 3, 2024.
She was born August 5, 1949 and was a daughter of the late Fred and Virginia McComas. She is also preceded in death by her siblings Tom McComas, Freddie McComas, Janet Elkins and Rose Matheney.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Gurski; sons, Tony Gurski (Angel) of Clendenin, WV...
Craig Lee Aleshire
Apr 2, 2024
Craig Lee "Bo" Aleshire, 48, passed away on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 in his home at Hewett, WV.
He was born in Madison, WV on November 30, 1975 to Elmer Aleshire "Junior" and the late Debra Bradley Terry.
He was also preceded in death by his mother Debbie; grandparents Elmer & Elma Aleshire and Delbert & Shirley Bradley; as well of...
Tracy Lee Sanders
Mar 29, 2024
Tracy Lee Sanders 89 of McArthur, Ohio March 29, 2024 at home.
He is retired from Ford Motor Company and served in the US Army.
Surviving are his sons; James (Darla) Buckley and Donald Buckley, daughter; Beth Duncan, sister; Freddie Williams, brother; Charles Sanders, grandchildren; Christopher, Sara, Brandon, Michael, Andy, Erin, Eddy and Josh, fourteen grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday,...
Douglas Henson Tulley
Mar 29, 2024
Doug Tulley 72 of Julian, WV was born February 8, 1952 at Madison, WV and he went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024.
He was a loving husband and father, a retired coal miner, and a member of the Olive Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Henson and Virginia Tulley, son Joshua, brother Freddy, and...
Michael Jo Ballard
Mar 28, 2024
Michael Jo Ballard, 63, of Washington Heights, Danville, WV passed away March 28, 2024.
He was born January 16, 1961 in Madison, WV, a son of the late Randall Ballard and Alma Bias-Wilkins. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Adrian and Myrl Ballard and Opie and Gertrude Bias; his siblings Drema Sue Ballard, Patrick Ballard, Sharon Kay...
Sue Ann Davis
Mar 28, 2024
Sue Ann Davis of Madison, WV departed this life on March 28, 2024.
Suzy was an educator for the Boone County Board of Education, with a career spanning four decades. She had an amazing zest for life! She loved the mountains, the great outdoors, travel, food, live music, but mostly her friends and family. Her passion for being a mother...
Ronald George Lorrison
Mar 27, 2024
Ronald George Lorrison 82 of Madison WV passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024 after fighting a hard battle of ALS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bonnie Lorrison and his brother, Broaddus Lorrison.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years; Lana (Workman) Lorrison, his daughter; Ronna Lorrison, his sons; Scott (Megan) Lorrison, Shad (Renae) Lorrison,...
Audrey Ruth Graham
Mar 25, 2024
Audrey Ruth Graham, 86, of West Hamlin went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born March 5, 1938 to the late Robert and Mary Bell. She was also preceded in death by her Husband Willis Graham and two grandsons Charles Jason Baldwin and and Matthew Graham. Audrey worked at Lincole Continuous Care Center...
Geraldine Chafin
Mar 24, 2024
Geraldine Chafin, 91, of Madison, WV passed away March 24, 2024 at the CAMC-General Division in Charleston, WV. She was born June 26, 1932 in West Hamlin, WV a daughter of the late Edgar and Opal Winnona Meade Adkins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Chafin; her grandparents, James Meade, Rosetta Madden Meade,...
Danny Eugene Lambert
Mar 23, 2024
Danny Eugene Lambert, 68, of Branchland, WV passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 after a long illness. He was born January 11, 1956 a son of the late Arthur W. and Edna J. Lambert. He was also preceded in death one sister, Edna L. Lambert of Branchland; one brother, Steven K. Lambert of Oakwood, OH.
He is survived by two...
Betty Ann Powell
Mar 23, 2024
Betty Ann Powell, nee Lane, passed away on March 23rd 2024 in Hamlin West Virginia at the age of 90. She was born on November 13, 1933 in Monclo, Logan County, West Virginia. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, cherished by all who knew her.
Betty is survived by her daughters Linda (William) Galarza,...
Mary Helen Topping Baker
Mar 22, 2024
Mary Helen Topping Baker, 73, of West Hamlin, WV, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center March 22, 2024. "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him." (I Thessalonians 4:14 KJV)
Mary was born January 19, 1951, in Ranger, Lincoln County, WV. Preceding her in death...
Shirley Anne Bowling
Mar 22, 2024
Shirley Anne Kinder Bowling passed away March 22, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by parents, Ira and Mary Gracie Adkins Kinder; her beloved husband, Berthal “Dutch” Bowling; grandson, Jeremy Wagoner; brothers, Herb, Tom and Ira Jr.; and sisters, Sybil, Emma, Inis and Julia.
Shirley is survived by her son, Terry (Kathy) Bowling of...
William Anderson Persinger Jr.
Mar 22, 2024
William “Billy” Persinger, of Danville, WV passed away on March 22, 2024 after a long hard fought battle with cancer.
He was a devoted Christian who loved his Danville Bible Baptist Church family. He was loved by everyone who met him. In addition to being a retired coal miner, he was also a United States Army Veteran.
He was the son of...
Anthony Wayne Starkey II
Mar 21, 2024
Anthony Wayne Starkey II “Tonyboy”, 36, of Danville, WV went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Frances Starkey of Sharples, WV and Ira and Delores Dolin of Danville, WV.
Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Anthony and Sallie Starkey of Danville, WV; sister, Rachael (Andrew) Dotson...
Andrew Donald Charcandy
Mar 20, 2024
Andrew Donald Charcandy, 86, of Madison, WV passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
He was born February 24, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Charcandy; his father, Andrew Arthur Charcandy and his mother, Margarette Hildereth; his siblings, Ruby Gaias, Phyllis Michaels, Gloria “Kitten” White Burger, Janet McCormick, Effie Spencer, Virginia Thompson, Betty Ball, Dottie...
Walter Sexton
Mar 19, 2024
Walter Curtis Sexton “Walt”, 81, of Galax, VA was born May 8, 1942 in Huntington, WV and passed away March 19, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy Sexton. Walt was survived by his family and an abundance of very close friends. His burial was held in West Hamlin, WV.
Gregory Allen Elkins
Mar 17, 2024
Gregory Allen Elkins, cherished husband, father, and esteemed member of the Lincoln County community, passed away on March 17, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born on May 12, 1962 in Huntington, West Virginia.
Greg will be missed by his loving family, including his wife Joanna; his daughter, Jessica Balestra and her husband, Brad; and his daughter, Rachel Elkins and her boyfriend, Zach Johnston. He...
Austin Gabriel Kish
Mar 16, 2024
Austin Gabriel Kish was born and died on March 16, 2024 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Austin was loved deeply by his big sister Alivia, and his mommy and daddy, along with grandparents and family.
Although his life was short, we are thankful for the time we had with him. We are comforted knowing he is now resting in the loving arms of...
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